Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 20° | 12° | 426 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | 19° | 12° | 381 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | 18° | 11° | 466 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| may | 14° | 7° | 348 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| junio | 13° | 6° | 409 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julio | 12° | 5° | 357 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 11° | 4° | 277 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | 12° | 5° | 719 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octubre | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Sound | 0 km | 12°C | about the same | 5628 mm |
| Queenstown | 74 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1661 mm |
| Lake Wakatipu | 76 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1661 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 79 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1661 mm |
| Fiordland National Park | 87 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 2197 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand
Go in enero, febrero and diciembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junio, julio and agosto – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 13°C is in line con the 11°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 55 mm is forecast, which is enough a soak trails and slow traffic.
Ráfagas a 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mientras gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junio, julio and agosto – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nueva Zelanda. Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for fiords, glaciers and rainforest.
Ahora mismo hay 13°C (55°F) in Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand con chubascos. La sensación térmica es de 13°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 10°C a 13°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 100%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 6/10 – aceptable — planifica según el tiempo.
La mejor época para visitar Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand is enero, febrero and diciembre. El clima es temperate. junio, julio and agosto suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. enero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 20°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 4°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 79 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 13°C is in line con the 11°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand today at 9.8/10. Ráfagas a 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand
| Tipo | UNESCO World Heritage Site |
|---|---|
| País | Nueva Zelanda |
| Continentee | Oceanía |
| Coordenadas | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| UNESCO inscription | 1990 |
| Known for | fiords, glaciers and rainforest |
| Hora local | 12:41 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Mejores meses | enero, febrero and diciembre |
| Clima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand?
Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nueva Zelanda. Its coordinates are -44.6414, 167.8974. It lies in Oceanía.
What is the weather like in Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand ahora mismo?
It is currently 13°C (55°F) con chubascos. Humedad is 100% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand?
enero, febrero and diciembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, which has a temperate climate. junio, julio and agosto are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand in?
Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The hora local is 12:41 PM.
What is the nearest airport a Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things a do in Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand?
Popular options include Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park, Aoraki / Mount Cook and South Island.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 26, 2026 at 12:41 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
